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Dive Brief: Mark Anthony Group founder and CEO Anthony Von Mandl is stepping down as head of the White Claw maker after more than 50 years. He will remain with the company as chairman, according to an email sent to…

Mondelēz International, the company behind Oreo cookies, Chips Ahoy!, Ritz, and Perfect Bar, has developed a cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence tool called AIDA (AI + Data). This innovative tool, created at a cost of over $40 million, empowers Mondelēz to…

Marzetti is focusing on expanding AI adoption following a major ERP overhaul, according to CIO Liam Durbin. The previous project laid the foundation for further modernization and innovation at the Ohio-based food company. “We are absolutely locked and loaded for…

Key Takeaways: Flowers Foods, known for brands like Wonder Bread, announced the appointment of D. Anthony Scaglione as its new CFO, effective January 1. He will succeed Steve Kinsey, who is retiring at the end of the year. Scaglione’s appointment…

Key Points: Mars is using gene-editing CRISPR technology from Pairwise to enhance cocoa plants and combat climate challenges and disease pressure in the chocolate industry. The global cocoa shortage has led to significant price increases for chocolate, prompting companies like…

Exciting news in the beverage industry as Generous Brands announces the acquisition of popular kombucha brand Health-Ade for a whopping $500 million. Health-Ade has quickly become a favorite among consumers, with its fermented fizzy tea offering probiotics and immune-boosting antioxidants…

Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing, and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can’t write about everything that we get…

Texas’ attorney general is currently investigating Mars, the maker of M&M’s and Skittles, for allegedly failing to uphold their promise made in 2016 to remove artificial colors from their food products. Attorney General Ken Paxton has stated that Mars decided…

Dive Brief: Ferrero, known for its iconic brands like Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, and Tic Tacs, has been expanding its portfolio through strategic acquisitions to connect with consumers across different eating occasions. Dive Insight: In 2018, Ferrero acquired Nestlé’s U.S. chocolate…

Dive Brief: Del Monte Foods has filed for bankruptcy and is actively seeking a buyer for its longstanding 139-year-old business, citing challenges in a rapidly changing economic landscape. CEO Greg Longstreet acknowledged the difficulties faced by the iconic canned fruit…